Kent Mathis

Blount, Inc. markets branded parts and accessories for the forestry, lawn and garden, farm, ranch, agriculture and construction equipment markets. It engages in manufacturing of saw chains, sprockets, related accessories, timer harvesting and log loading equipment, industrial tractors and loaders, and material handling equipment, and rotation bearings and mechanical power transmission components. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Timberland LLC manufactures, designs, and distributes apparel, footwear, and accessories for men and women. It offers shirts, shorts, pants, travel gear, bags, watches, belts, sunglasses, shoes, leather goods, and other related products. The company was founded by Nathan Swartz in 1952 and is headquartered in Stratham, NH.

Vitaquest International, Inc. manufactures nutritional products. It offers vitamins, weight loss, herbal teas, supplements, sports nutrition and homeopathic products and custom dietary supplements. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Caldwell, NJ

Spectrum Brands, Inc. engages in the manufacture and market alkaline, zinc carbon and hearing aid batteries, herbicides, insecticides and repellants and specialty pet supplies. It operates through the following segments: Global batteries and Appliance; Global Pet Supplies; and Home and Garden. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Middleton, WI.

United Industries Corp. manufactures and markets chemicals for the consumer lawn and garden care and insect control markets. Its operations are divided into three business segments: Lawn and Garden, Household and Contract. The Company's lawn and garden brands include Spectracide, Garden Safe, Real-Kill and No-Pest in the controls category as well as Sta-Green, Vigoro, Schultz and Bandini brands in the lawn and garden fertilizer and growing media categories. The firm household brands include Hot Shot, Cutter and Repel. United Industries is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Visant Corp. provides publishing and marketing services. It operates business through the following segments: Scholastic, Memory Book, and Marketing and Publishing Services. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. engages in the provision of brokerage, investment banking, and asset management services to individuals, businesses, and governments. The company was founded by Julie E. Silcock and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Genesys LLC develops and commercializes electrical radiant energy transfer technologies. Its technology is used in generating renewable, carbon free, electricity and converting water to hydrogen. The company was founded by Rezucha Paul and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Landmark Media Enterprises LLC provides newspapers, broadcast television, and electronic publishing services. It operates online media and direct marketing businesses and prints specialty publications. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Norfolk, VA.

Maritz Holdings, Inc. engages in the sale and marketing of jewelries. The firm also offers meetings and events, customer experience technology, employee experience, incentives and rewards, customer loyalty, and automotive solutions. The company was founded by Edward F. Maritz in 1894 and is headquartered in Fenton, MO.

North Castle Partners LLC (North Castle Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Chip Baird. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

The Hillman Cos., Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of hardware related products. Its products include fasteners; threaded rod and metal shapes; keys, key duplication systems, and accessories; builder's hardware; and identification items, such as tags and letters, numbers, and signs. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

The Hillman Group, Inc. provides hardware-related products and merchandising services to retail markets. Its products include fasteners, key duplication systems, engraved tags, builder's hardware, roller chain, and magnets and magnet tools. The firm supports its product sales with value added services including design and installation of merchandising systems and maintenance of appropriate in-store inventory levels. The company was founded by Max W. Hillman Sr. in 1964 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Spyder Active Sports, Inc. offers ski apparel and accessories. It also designs and manufactures mountain-based apparel used by big mountain, free ski, and park and pipe skiers. The firm offers jackets, pants, layering, gloves, hats and socks. The company was founded by David L. Jacobs in 1977 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Menard, Inc. engages in the operation of a chain of home improvement stores. It sells building materials, flooring and rugs, paint, plumbing, hardware and tools, doors and windows, home decor, lighting and ceiling fans and electrical products. The company was founded in 1958 by John R. Menard Jr. and is headquartered in Eau Claire, WI.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Florida Food Products LLC manufactures vegetable juice concentrates and derivatives used in a multitude of food applications from savory to beverages, sports nutrition and meats. It offers Veg Con, Veg Blend, Veg Dry, Crystal Dry, and Aloe Con. The company was founded by Alexander Brown in 1954 and is headquartered in Eustis, FL.

MidOcean US Advisor LP (MidOcean Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by James Edward Virtue. The firm is headquartered in New York.

New Belgium Brewing manufactures and distributes alcoholic beverages. The firm’s brands include Fat Tire, Sunshine, Blue Paddle, 1554, Abbey and Trippel. The company was founded by Jeff Lebesch and Kimberley Jordan in 1991 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.

AlpInvest Partners, Inc. (AlpInvest) is the New York City private equity subsidiary of Netherlands-based AlpInvest Partners BV, ultimately held by The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Established in 1999 as NIB Capital Private Equity, the firm became AlpInvest Partners in 2004. They were the first exclusive private equity manager for a public pension fund and invest worldwide across primary funds, secondaries, and direct investment (co-investment) channels, covering the entire private equity spectrum. In addition to the New York office, AlpInvest has offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and London. They are a socially responsible investor which works to promote sustainability and governance as an important factor in investment choices. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investments and exclude direct investments in companies that are directly involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products that clearly violate Dutch and relevant international conventions. They also explore sustainability-themed investments.

Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. designs and builds climbing and backcountry gear. Its products include helmets, pads, bags, poles, trekking poles, tents and bivys. The company was founded by Peter R. Metcalf in 1989 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Part of Lexington Holding, Inc., Sligh Furniture Co. is a manufacturer of home office and entertainment furniture. The company is based in Holland, MI. Sligh Furniture was acquired by Lexington Furniture Industries, Inc. on December 06, 2011.

The Academy of Science of St. Louis operates as an independent science organization. It facilitates interactions between providers of educational programming and community organizations by providing a website and information listing educational programs, resources, and learning opportunities in subjects relating to science, applied science, mathematics, and engineering. The company was founded by George Engelmann and James B. Eads in 1856 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Water Pik, Inc. manufactures and markets personal healthcare and dental products. It offers countertop and cordless water flossers, tips and accessories, electric toothbrush, hand held, rain shower, and fixed mount shower head. The company was founded by John W. Mattingly and Gerald Moyer in 1962 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.

Clopay Corp. manufactures and marketing of residential garage doors. It offers services doors, counter shutters, security grills, and roll-up sheet doors. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

Bushnell, Inc. supplies thermoplastic piping materials. It manufacturers valves, fittings and accessories. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

M.I. Industries, Inc. produces natural pet foods and treats. Its brand names include Honey Creek Farms, Happy Pet, and Distinctive Pet Products. The company was founded by Robert S. Milligan on Decemner 22, 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Louisiana Fish Fry Products Ltd. manufactures and supplies branded food products. It offers batter and coatings, seafood boils, sauces and marinades, entrees and rice mixes, and spices and seasonings. The company was founded by Tony Pizzolato in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

Casper's Ice Cream, Inc. manufactures ice cream and frozen deserts. Its products include FatBoy ice cream sandwich and FatBoy Casco ice cream sundaes. The company was founded by Casper Merrill in 1925 and is headquartered in Richmond, UT.

Nature's Variety, Inc. manufactures and distributes pet food products. The firm offers raw pet food and distributes it to Petco, PetSmart, and independent pet specialty retailers. The company was founded by Bob Milligan in 2002 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Burton Snowboards Europe manufactures snowboards and snow apparel products. It produces boots, bindings, outerwear, gloves and mitts, beanies, goggles and protection products. The firm serves the sports industry. The company was founded in 1977 by Jake Burton and is headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria.

Soleras Advanced Coatings BVBA manufactures rotatable sputter hardware and sputter targets. It supplies sputtering components to manufacturers of energy efficient low-E glass, electrochromic and smart glass, thin film photovoltaic panels and advanced displays used in touch screen phones and tablet computers. The company was founded in April 2012 and is headquartered in Deinze, Belgium.

Newsday LLC offers newspaper printing and publishing services. It publishes news on sports, business, entertainment and politics. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Melville, NY.

Travelpro Products, Inc. supplies luggage and travel accessories. It offers carry on and checked luggage, garment and under the seat bags, luggage totes, backpacks, travel duffel bags, and laptop bags. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

Agilex Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. manufactures and supplies flavor and fragrance ingredients. It products include oil-based and water-based fragrance gel matrixes, air freshener gel matrixes, air freshener delivery systems, home fragrances, thermoplastic air freshener matrixes, fragrance polymer concentrates, foamed fragrance polymer beads, thixotropic sprays and fragrance additives. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ.

Stratus Technologies Bermuda Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in providing solutions for mission-critical enterprise applications. The company was founded in August 2006 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.